Rena Sofer is an award-winning American actress known for her splendid acts in several television series and drama films. Rena is one of the most prominent and popular actresses on American television, Daytime and Primetime TV. She currently plays a major role in the ongoing SCS. Bold And The Beautiful.
Under her belt, Rena has more credits for TV roles than movies. As early as 1987, she played the role of Joyce Abernathy in Another World. In 1988, the beautiful actress starred as Amelia McKenzie Domeq in the series, Loving, which was an all-time favorite for American audiences and beyond. Subsequently, she played roles such as Shayna in the 1992 film A Stranger Among Us; Jean in the Womyn Fest episode of Ellen in 1998.
Although in significantly lesser numbers, Rena has acted in over fifteen films; some of which include Twins, March, Always and Forever, Keep the Faith, Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style; Rock Slyde, Nightmare Street, Devil’s Tear among others.
For her role as Lois Cerullo on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital, Rena in 1995 won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series from the Daytime Emmy Award and the Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actress.
Bio, Age
Born on December 2, 1968, Rena Sherel Sofer is the daughter of a conservative Jewish rabbi, Martin Sofer, and a psychology professor, Susan Sofer. The American actress was born in Arcadia, California. Until her parents’ divorce, Rena and her family remained in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has a brother named David Sofer.
Explained by her Jewish descent, Rena Sofera attended a Jewish high school, Frisch School in Paramus, New Jersey. She lived in North Bergen, where her father was the rabbi of Temple Beth El. She later pursued her graduate studies at Montclair State College.
Although there wasn’t much information about the artistic aspirations and tendencies of the young woman who would become one of America’s most popular television actresses today, Rena was known to be shy. She dabbled in modeling before venturing into the world of film. At the age of 15, she was discovered by talent scouts in New York. From there, she began to model an indirect strategy to overcome her shyness. We can say that the plan paid off because she had a good career in show business.
Her television debut was in Another World, followed by Magnet (1988–1991) among many other television and film projects. However, her first major role was in 1993’s Soap Opera General Hospital, playing the character of a bandleader, Lois Marie Cerullo. She played the role for 3 years. Magnet is also known for bringing her into the limelight.
In addition to her many television roles, Rena Sofer has made cameo appearances in highly rated television series such as Melrose Place, The Chronicle, Friends, Blind Justice, Ghost Whisperer, 24, Two and a Half Men, Criminal Minds, Secret Affairs, NCIS among others.
In 2013, a major new role was created for Rena in the hit television series, Love, Glory and Beauty. Following the announcement of her entry into the CBS soap opera, Rena aired her first episode as Quinn Fuller in the television series that runs to date.
Rena Sofer says she looks up to Michelle Pfeiffer as a role model when it comes to her talent, career and personality.
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Does Rena Sofer have children?
In addition to her acting identity, Rena is a wife and mother of two children – a daughter and a son. She is currently in her second marriage. The former which ended in divorce was with Wally Kurth and had a daughter, Rosabel Rosalind Kurth, while the latter with Sanford Bookstaver produced Avalon Leone Bookstaver.
Rena Sofer met her first husband, Wally, a singer, actor, and television personality while working on the series, General Hospital. Then the two were an on-screen couple. Typical in most cases, the two become involved in reality and eventually become husband and wife. Unfortunately, the union lasted two years (1995-1997). Their daughter Rosabel was born on September 17, 1996. The estranged couple have maintained a good parenting relationship for the sake of their daughter.
Rena married director and producer Sanford Bookstaver in 2003. Together they have Avalon, born August 5, 2005 in Los Angeles.
Net value
The beautiful actress is estimated to be worth an impressive $3 million. Nothing is known about a luxurious lifestyle or swirling investments, but the actress is clearly reaping the rewards of a long history of good acting roles.
Quick facts, body measurements
Height: 5 ft 6 (1.68 m)
Weight: 125 lbs (57 kg)
Eye color: Blue
Hair Color: Black
Size: 8.5
Dress size: 4
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